Laura Leach, PhD
Laura Leach, PhD
Laura Leach, PhD
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BACKGROUND:<br />
Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence:<br />
(MSCoE)<br />
2001: Congress urged VHA to establish 2 MSCoE<br />
• Mandated establishment of National<br />
Standards for the care of veterans with MS:<br />
Clinical Care, Education and Research<br />
2002: Selected VA Medical Centers in:<br />
• Baltimore, MD (MSCoE: East)<br />
• Jointly-based in Portland & Seattle<br />
(MSCoE:West)<br />
2006: Veteran’s Benefits and Information<br />
Technology Act. Made the MSCoE permanent.